Tuesday, September 18 2012
Aliens and the Women Who Love Them
If there’s one thing the alien film does well, it’s the introduction of an outsider to provide an inside glimpse at the human condition. What often gets knocked off the wayside is a myriad of underlying issues, including the continued questionable portrayal of women and, more broadly, their social status and treatment.
Thursday, July 26 2012
In Film (and All Art) Bold is Beautiful; Boring Isn’t
I can't be a movie theatre zombie. I can't just sit there and accept average. I want a film to swell up some sort of feelings, make me question what I’ve seen, think about things on a larger scale or go for a far flung freaking mind trip.
Thursday, February 12 2009
The Fire Gospel by Michel Faber
What if someone discovered plausible, historical proof that Jesus Christ was simply a man who lived and died like any other man?
Monday, July 28 2008
The Egg: /Forwards
The production on thus fluffy electronic release is fine, but the vocals swiftly undo their modest gains.
